Award

School Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000164

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of School Transport for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) using taxi services has been completed by Lincolnshire County Council. The contract, titled "School Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000164," specifically supports Lincoln St Francis Special School in Lincoln, East Midlands, United Kingdom. This service falls under the industry category of 'Taxi services' with additional classifications such as 'Non-scheduled passenger transport' and 'Special-purpose road passenger-transport services.' The procurement was conducted using a selective method, described as a 'Restricted procedure,' with a tender end date of 19th August 2025, and the contract will span from 4th September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The contract, valued at GBP 284,050, was awarded to Amvale Medical Transport Limited, an SME supplier, and the award was published on 4th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and organisations involved in SEND and transport services to expand their operations within the public sector. Businesses skilled in providing reliable and specialised transportation services, particularly those capable of tailoring services to meet the needs of vulnerable groups, would find this contract advantageous. The nature of the contract, with a substantial length and established partnership with a local council like Lincolnshire County Council, ensures continued business prospects and community engagement opportunities. The procurement approach also signals potential suitability for organisations with a focus on social value, including VCSEs, looking to enhance their portfolios in service delivery to the public sector.

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Notice Title

School Transport - SEND - Taxi - BPB000164

Notice Description

SEND Educational Transport to Lincoln St Francis Special School - 1 route

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47044178-2c63-4c07-9e74-c314a82d6a8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71346a50-9a92-46ce-bb24-2321b9ae9d7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,050 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1XX
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMVALE MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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